M O L D

When hearing mold, depending on who you are, there are two immediate lexical fields: "Mold," as in decay, rot, organic matter, chaos, defying boundaries, nature — or "Mold" as in structure, order,

"casting metal," contouring, influence. The story rooted and bound up by "Mold" is the tension between forces of nature, nurture, and the self-transformation process. This pitch is a unique chance to philosophically engage with bold ideas about humanity and offer our readership a diverse set of takes on a contentious topic. Mold is a serious conversation starter.